Rachel R. Simmonds' Obituary
Rachel R. Simmonds, age 35, lost her battle to cancer on March 25, 2021. Born in Cleveland to Deborah (nee Butler) and the late Edward Simmonds Jr. on December 18, 1985.
Besides her father, Rachel is preceded in death by her nephew Nathaniel Edward Broderick; maternal grandparents Donald Butler Sr. and Carol Louise (nee Harboldt); paternal grandfather Edward Simmonds Sr; and step grandparents John and Anne Baron.
Rachel is survived by her mother Deborah J. (Robert) Baron; children Jacob Edward, Madeline Carol, and Skylar Rose; siblings Jessica Carol (Charles) Broderick and Edward Adam Simmonds; nephew and niece Nicholas Daniel Pratt and Abagail Rose Broderick; paternal grandmother Carol Simmonds; and many other loving family members and friends.
Rachel loved her family dearly. She enjoyed poetry, writing, and listening to classic rock and grunge. She always wanted to take care of other people and animals and was known for having such a big heart. Rachel is one of the strongest women we know, and she will be missed.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2pm in the Sunset Chapel located 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted 44070. Services will be live streamed and can be accessed at 2pm on the day of the service.
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